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West Virginia to host first-ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship in the U.S.

Festivals / Events David Sibray - July 29, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will make history in 2025 when it becomes the first U.S. location to host the Spartan Trifecta World Championship,...

100 Years of Tradition: Celebrating the centennial of the State Fair of West Virginia

Festivals / Events Clyde Craig - July 24, 2025

FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and proponents say there's never been a better time to...

Heritage on display at W.Va.’s Vandalia Gathering this weekend

Festivals / Events David Sibray - May 22, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This weekend, the grounds of the West Virginia Capitol will host the 48th Vandalia Gathering, the...

Sibray says spring ramp festivals in W.Va. are expected to enjoy boom

Festivals / Events Clyde Craig - March 1, 2025

BEAVER, W.Va. — Spring ramp festivals are drawing more attention than ever, thanks to a renewed interest in West...

Harpers Ferry national park to host Christmas weekend December 6-8

Festivals / Events David Sibray - November 25, 2024

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is hosting an early December weekend of historical Christmas events...

After an adventure in Pocahontas County, nothing beats good food

Festivals / Events David Sibray - November 23, 2024

MARLINTON, W.Va. — Skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor pursuits in the West Virginia highlands can work up monster...

Sibray says enthusiasm for West Virginia ramp festivals growing

Festivals / Events Clyde Craig - April 3, 2024

RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Enthusiasm for attending ramp festivals in West Virginia is growing along with tourism, says the publisher...

West Virginia's 160th birthday celebration scheduled for noon

Festivals / Events Clyde Craig - June 20, 2023

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is inviting all West Virginians to the state culture center at the capitol...

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